Ford F350 1984

Model F350 made in 1984 by Ford got 2 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, suspension and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1984

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
83V093000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1983V (Vehicle)17809/12/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/21/198310/13/1983
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles were assembled with bolts of an incorrect size for attachment of the front engine mounts to the engine. the engine mount bolts will loosen and eventually fall off and the engine may come off its front engine mounts. this could result in the fuel line becoming damaged or separated in conditions such as driving over rough roads or in the event of an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryUpon inspection, dealer will replace mount bolts with bolts of the proper size.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks equipped with 7.5 liter engines.system: engine; engine mount bolts.consequences of defect: fuel leaking from a damaged fuel line in the presenceof an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.note: the absence of engine mount bolts could be indicated by unusual enginenoises during acceleration or when driving over rough roads.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
84V065000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1982 to 04/01/1984V (Vehicle)3640008/17/1984MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/22/198406/05/1984571301
Defect SummaryWater separator canister may be punctured in a collision. crash tests in a 30 mph frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryA protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge.
NotesVehicle description: trucks; 4x4 chassis cabs equipped with 6.9 liter dieselengines. vehicles equipped with a pickup box that was removed after delivery(to install other aftermarket bodies).system: fuel system: fuel water separator canister.consequences of defect: if the fuel water separator canister is punctured, fuelleakage could cause a fire resulting in personal injury to vehicle occupants.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
84V119000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 03/01/1984V (Vehicle)8500012/03/1984MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/02/198411/07/1984
Defect SummaryThe secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.
Corrective SummaryThe primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines, and trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.8 or 7.5 liter engines; vehicles are equipped with 4 barrel carburetors.system: fuel; carburetor secondary throttle control.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9803029842003/02/1998601281A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system. *yc07/16/1998
9552403/01/199539892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
BC422504/01/19953055148Unknown11/01/1995
958804/01/199541029Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
985A2903/18/1998601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc06/23/1998
STRUCTURE
974702/17/199751689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT
959705/01/199542080Unknown11/01/1995
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
9731002/03/199751669Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd06/27/1997
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
9622110/21/199650940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw06/17/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DP89005FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/26/198908/01/1989F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
 F-series fuel tank fires
SUSPENSION
C85010FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/30/198508/02/1988DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87017FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/28/198705/26/1987FUEL LEAKS/FIRES
 There is no summary currently available
PE89022FORD MOTOR COMPANY12/13/198807/12/1989ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
12/27/1995
 Electrical system; while parked, vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical short or shock in the dash. please describe. *ak
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
09/13/2000407/01/1988
 Date of tire failure is the most recent failure. three previous tire failures have occurred at about six to nine month intervals. while each of these tires had been used considerably, the tire failure in each case has been identical. the failure in each case has been a severe and dramatic blowout. the loss of tire pressure in each case has been instanteous and complete. the blowout in each incident has been transverse involving all of the tread surface and both sidewalls leaving only the tire beads intact. *ak( dot number: uu101054m tire size: 9.50r16.5e )